Princess Lilith is reminded of her past scholarly efforts with Ethan, contrasting sharply with her current frivolous pursuits. Her maid presents her with a captivating Drunken Hibiscus gauze dress, hinting at her desire to win back Ethan's attention, despite her initial resistance.Will the dress truly bring Ethan's gaze back to Lilith, or will it deepen the rift between them?

Ethan Shaw boldly requests the cancellation of his engagement to Princess Lilith Giles, citing her reckless behavior and disregard for national law. Meanwhile, the kingdom faces a crisis as Southriver floods devastate the region, leaving the treasury empty and refugees in dire need. The king, frustrated by his court's inability to address the disaster, demands solutions, but Ethan admits he has none yet.Will Ethan find a way to solve the Southriver crisis and prove his worth to the kingdom?

Ethan presents a comprehensive three-step plan to the Emperor to address the devastating floods in Southriver, involving immediate grain distribution, workforce recruitment, and long-term waterway management, earning him the powerful position of Imperial Commissioner with full authority.Will Ethan's ambitious flood control plan succeed, or will hidden obstacles emerge in Southriver?

Ethan is caught in a political tug-of-war between two royals vying for his allegiance with offers of power and titles, but he shocks everyone by declaring his loyalty to Lilith, revealing a deep personal promise from their past.Will Ethan's declaration of loyalty to Lilith rekindle their fractured relationship, or will it plunge him deeper into the political machinations of the court?

Ethan and Lilith confront each other over his decision to help a 'savage' with flood control and welfare, revealing deep-seated resentment from their past lives. Lilith's indifference to the people's suffering contrasts with Ethan's newfound commitment, sparking a heated exchange about their fractured relationship.Will Ethan's defiance against Lilith's tyranny lead to a dangerous confrontation, or will her desperate regret finally break through his frozen heart?

Ethan Shaw publicly ends his engagement with Princess Lilith, revealing his cold indifference and rejecting her desperate pleas, despite their past love and her claims of ownership over him.Will Lilith's relentless pursuit melt Ethan's frozen heart, or will his new path lead to her ultimate ruin?

Lilith attempts to reconcile with Ethan by mending his mother's jade bracelet, symbolizing her desire to fix their broken relationship. However, Ethan coldly rejects her, comparing their irreparable relationship to the cracks in the bracelet. The confrontation escalates as Lilith, hurt and prideful, threatens Ethan with her many admirers, while he warns her to stay away from Liam Lynn, hinting at deeper conflicts and secrets.Who is Liam Lynn, and what danger does he pose to Lilith and Ethan's already fractured relationship?

Lilith, in a drunken state, pours her heart out to Ethan, confessing her true feelings and explaining her past actions with Liam Lynn as merely repaying a life debt, not an affair. However, Ethan remains cold and distant, implying he sees himself as nothing more than a burden to her.Will Ethan ever believe Lilith's desperate confessions, or is their love doomed to fail?

Lilith makes a desperate plea for Ethan to return to her, offering herself and anything he desires, only to be interrupted by the unexpected arrival of another figure, hinting at a complex love triangle and unresolved tensions.Who is the mysterious figure that just arrived, and how will their presence affect Lilith's desperate attempt to win Ethan back?

Lilith and her mother devise a plan to trap Ethan Shaw by getting him drunk and tricking him into a compromising situation, forcing him into a marriage with Lilith under the pretense of responsibility, while exiling his current companion.Will Ethan fall into their trap or find a way to escape their devious plan?

Lilith confronts Ethan's mother, revealing her deep, obsessive love for Ethan through a handmade outfit, symbolizing their complicated past and her desperate attempts to reconnect, while Ethan's mother stands as a barrier between them.Will Ethan's mother succeed in keeping Lilith away, or will Lilith's obsessive love break through the barriers?

Lilith is consumed by guilt and desperation, trying to wash away her past sins in icy water, while Ethan reveals his painful rebirth realization—her betrayal led to his death and his family's ruin.With both now reborn and aware of each other's past actions, will their collision be one of vengeance... or mutual destruction?

Ethan and Lilith discover each other's rebirth, but while Ethan seeks to escape his past by becoming a monk, Lilith is determined to atone for her past sins and win him back.Will Ethan resist Lilith's desperate attempts at redemption, or will her relentless pursuit thaw his frozen heart?

Lilith attempts to reconcile with Ethan by revealing her past struggles and expressing her desire to start anew, but Ethan remains cold and unforgiving, leading to a tense confrontation between the two.Will Ethan ever forgive Lilith, or is their relationship beyond repair?

The Huns have silently captured five cities under Princess Lilith's jurisdiction, threatening the capital. Lilith, recalling Ethan's past warnings, realizes her grave mistake. As the court panics, Ethan steps forward with a potential solution to the crisis.Will Ethan's plan be enough to save the kingdom from the Huns' invasion?

Ethan and Lilith uncover a traitor sabotaging Tanoria, leading to a strategic military deployment to counter an impending nomad invasion, while a tense confrontation between Ethan and Lilith hints at deeper unresolved conflicts.Will Ethan and Lilith's confrontation escalate, or will they unite to face the greater threat together?

After Ethan Shaw petitions to break off his engagement with Princess Lilith, she confronts him in desperation, begging for forgiveness and revealing her own rebirth. However, Ethan remains cold, accusing her of playing with his emotions and refusing to wipe clean the pain from their past life.Will Lilith's desperate attempts to win Ethan back soften his frozen heart, or will his thirst for revenge only deepen?

After Ethan firmly rejects Princess Lilith, she challenges him to a military competition to prove her worth and claim the throne, setting the stage for a high-stakes conflict.Who will emerge victorious in the battle for the throne?

As the nomads invade and city guards betray the country, Noble Lady Fiona leads a decisive counterattack, pushing the nomads back to Danvers. Meanwhile, Princess Lilith attempts to distribute grain to refugees but her elitist approach sparks a violent riot, revealing deep social divides and her poor leadership. Ethan Shaw watches as chaos erupts, setting the stage for further conflict.Will Princess Lilith's reckless actions lead to her downfall, or will she find a way to regain control?

Ethan Shaw orchestrates a large-scale food distribution in West City, earning the title of 'The Savior' among the people, while tension brews as he is confronted about his allegiance.Will Ethan's act of kindness lead to an unexpected alliance or further fuel the conflict with Lilith?